Qualifications: Teaching certificate preferred. Min Require. No college credit - Completion of ASEP First Aid Course Cheerleading experience desired
Reports to: Activities Director.
Supervises: Cheerleading sponsors and cheerleaders
Job Goal: To advise and lead the cheerleaders so that they function as effectively as possible to instill school spirit at athletic events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the directing, supervising and sequential training of the cheerleaders.
Responsible for the conduct of the cheerleaders at practice sessions and at contest.
Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the staff.
Develop a schedule for both practices and performances that will be followed by all sponsors and squads.
Leads and directs the cheerleaders in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
Develop a budget that meets the needs of all squads and promotes a positive image of the Hazelwood School District. Gives input on new uniform purchases for all squads.
Responsible for uniforms and supplies. (distribution and collection)
Give constant attention to student athlete's grades and conduct.
See that the cheerleaders carry out all the duties set forth in their constitution.
Coordinate and conduct a one week clinic for tryouts of cheerleaders in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts.
Must be present or have a sponsor present at all varsity, junior varsity and freshmen football games. Must be present or have a sponsor present at all boy's and girl's basketball games and boy's soccer games. Will also make sure varsity squad is at all district basketball games.
Participate in Homecoming parade and other activities where cheerleaders may be needed. Make sure all squads are represented at this function.
Involved in planning, administering and performing at pep assemblies during the school year.
Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in sports.
Maintains good public relations with the community, boosters club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
Performs such other duties relating to cheerleaders which may be assigned by the athletic administrator/principal.